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Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement

Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement

Connor

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Last updated on January 28, 2014

45 minutes
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  1. Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement, Logic Board: step 1, image 1 of 3 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement, Logic Board: step 1, image 2 of 3 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement, Logic Board: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Orient the GPS V backside up.

    • With a #0 Philips screwdriver, remove six M2x0.4 black screws on the back of the unit.

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  2. Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • With the spudger, gently pry the back plate off the unit starting at the corners.

    • Open the back plate about 35°, use the antenna side act like a hinge.

    • Do NOT remove the back plate all the way, there are cables connected to it.

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  3. Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the white 8-pin connector on the logic board and disconnect it.

    • Open the device all the way, making sure to not disconnect the brown antenna wire.

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  4. Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • With a #1 Philips screwdriver, remove the silver M2x0.4 screw on the logic board near the brown wire.

    • You may need to rotate the device to get better access to the screw.

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  6. Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Locate the ribbon connector on the logic board.

    • With the spudger, gently apply pressure to both sides of the brown connector lock until it pushes out.

    • With the spudger, gently work the ribbon cable out of the connector until it is free.

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  7. Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • With the spudger, gently pry out the logic board.

    • Be careful to not disconnect the brown antenna wire as you remove the logic board.

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  8. Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the brown wire connection on the logic board.

    • Carefully apply heat with the soldering iron while gently pulling on the brown wire.

    • It may take some time to heat the flux up before the wire can be pulled out.

    • Pull brown wire free of the logic board.

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  9. Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement, Button Pad: step 8, image 1 of 3 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement, Button Pad: step 8, image 2 of 3 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement, Button Pad: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Gently pry the button pad off of the front plate.

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  10. Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement, Display: step 9, image 1 of 3 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement, Display: step 9, image 2 of 3 Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement, Display: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Orient the front plate of the device so the display board is facing up.

    • With the spudger, gently work your way around the display assembly.

    • NOTE: The display assembly is composed of three parts and is glued to the case. Be careful to not separate it when prying it out.

    • Pry the display free of the front plate.

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  11. Garmin GPS V Front Plate Replacement, Front Plate: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • With the display removed, the front case of the Garmin GPS can be replaced.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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